Danbury, CT → Toms River, NJ · Short-haul move
About 123 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,300–$3,410, delivery in 1–2 days, 135 carriers on the Danbury side and 114 in Toms River.
Moving from Danbury to Toms River is a short-haul move of roughly 123 road miles, heading south from Connecticut to New Jersey.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 49 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,300 and $3,410, before packing or storage.
On the Danbury side there are 135 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 of them authorized for interstate work), and 114 around Toms River (61 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Toms River.
Danbury has a population of about 87,000 and Toms River about 100,899. The two cities have comparable density (2,059 and 2,356 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,400 | $1,700 | $2,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,800 | $3,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,050 | $6,160 | $7,510 |
$280–$390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,130–$1,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,300–$3,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Danbury, CT → Toms River, NJ. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: New England Home Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Clancy Moving Systems INC
Legal name: Armagh Transport LLC
Legal name: A&d Trucking LLC
Legal name: Biancella Enterprises INC
Legal name: Jersey Shore Moving & Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $1,400 to $2,080 for a one-bedroom, $2,300 to $3,410 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,460 for a three-bedroom and $5,050 to $7,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 123 road miles (104 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 49 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Connecticut into New Jersey makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $280 to $390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,130 to $1,660. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Danbury–Toms River corridor.